A proposal to shift part of the responsibility and authority for managing recreational harvest of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico to individual states could result in Texas' offshore anglers this year and next seeing their longest red-snapper seasons in federally controlled waters in a decade - as many as 104 days and at least 64 days for anglers fishing from private boats and 51 days for those fishing from for-hire vessels operating under federal reef-fish fishing permits, according to estimates by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Updated 10:05 pm, Friday, March 16, 2018 The Texans have agreed to terms with free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, who was released this week by Arizona because he wouldn't take a pay cut. Mathieu fills a huge hole at safety, a position they have been trying to improve.

The flood that devastated our city also created some movement for our local economy.
Are you surprised?

Hurricane Harvey gave unexpected boost to Houston economy

Hurricane Harvey gave the Houston economy a bigger than expected boost in 2017, according to new data released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission. Houston added 62,900 jobs last year, thanks to spending at retailers to replace damaged household goods and hiring of construction companies to repair flood damaged homes.

Whether you’re Cy-Fair alumni or not, get ready for some football spirit. Cy-Fair’s Ed Pustejovsky explains why Cypress is a great place to live amid earning the State Championship Title! #MyPerfectHouseton #MTSIR

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Whether you're Cy-Fair alumni or not, get ready for some football spirit. Cy-Fair's Ed Pustejovsky explains why Cypress is a great place to live amid earning the State Championship Title!...

Mayor Sylvester Turner addresses superintendent Richard Carranza leaving HISD to lead New York City's school system.
HISD is holding off on naming an interim superintendent.
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Houston Independent School District

HISD Trustees address the media about the departure of Superintendent Richard Carranza.

Recently, popular ride sharing services, Uber and Lyft, made their return to our area. After being made to leave the city behind in previous years, major cities in Texas saw a rise of occurrences such as drunk driving. Since their return to the area, people are now to looking to see if their current precence is making a positive impact on the decrease in these types of occurrences. For more information, please visit: https://www.tatelawoffices.com/ubers-departure/

The short answer: No - not quite. The longer answer: The return of Uber and Lyft to Austin and its already competitive ride-hailing market in May 2017 should improve - but far from solve - the serious problem of drunk driving accidents in the city.

The coming of Spring means events around Houston are heating up! There's no shortage of awesome (and cheap or free!) things to do in Houston. Events this week include outdoor markets, Irish Cook-offs, comedy showcases, and more. Read more about the top free and cheap Houston events coming up this week.

Happy Texas Independence Day!
On March 2, 1836, the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted at Washington-on-the-Brazos, about 80 miles northwest of Houston.
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Pictured: 1857 map of Texas. Notice the western counties are much larger than their modern-day versions, including Bexar, El Paso, Presidio and Cooke counties.

Houston got a sneak peek at what to expect with East Hampton's pop-up sampling of mini lobster rolls, chicken jack sandwiches and whoopie pies. The pop-up was held February 27 at Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside. Half the proceeds from the event will go to Houston's Children's Charities.

...new Houston stores this spring, as reported here in the Houston Press. The shop at 4444 Westheimer is slated for late April, while the Montrose location at 907 Westheimer opens in May...

...The shop at 4444 Westheimer is slated for late April, while the Montrose location at 907 Westheimer opens in May. Despite its New England moniker, the sandwich concept was founded in Dallas...

Candelari's Pizza, 25680 Highway 290 closed January 13 after ten years in business at that location. The other two pizza restaurants at 2617 W. Holcombe and 6002 Washington are still open. Candelari's plans to open a new location for catering, to-go and delivery, as reported by Community Impact.

Verna Mae's, 16010 West Road, opened January 15 in the space formerly housing Husky's. The new restaurant offers New Orlean's style poboys, gumbo and South Louisiana comfort food.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, 2795 Gulf Freeway, opened February 27. Franchise owner Padden Nelson says, " We look forward to joining League City and bringing Freddy's closer to guests in the area."

Fig and Olive, the upscale Mediterranean hotspot, is opening March 2 in the Galleria space once occupied by Saks Fifth Avenue. The restaurant was founded in 2006 and has eight locations from New York to Los Angeles. This is the first Texas outpost. With its coastal Mediterranean cuisine and a...

You won't feel bad about eating these free pancakes today. The freebie's part of a charitable tradition:

IHOP offers free pancakes Tuesday

Don't feel guilty about indulging in some buttermilk pancakes today. IHOP is giving away free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes Tuesday, Feb. 27 in honor of National Pancake Day, part of the chain's 60 Days of Giving campaign, which celebrates its 60-year anniversary. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Things to do in Houston This Week (February 26-March 3): Top Free and Cheap Events - Houston On The Cheap

There's no shortage of awesome (and cheap or free!) things to do in Houston. Events this week consist of museum-style happy hours, food trucks galore, classes to stay fit, farmer's markets, and more. Read more about the top free and cheap Houston events coming up this week.

Age limits: How old do you have to be in Texas to buy rifles? Rent a car?

Age limits: How old do you have to be in Texas to buy rifles? Rent a car? Buy cigarettes or alcohol?

As debate rages anew over beefing up gun laws as the nation reels from last week's Florida school massacre, a lot of Americans are asking: Why is it legal for a 19-year-old to purchase a rifle in the first place?

In honor of its 40th anniversary in March, Treebeards Market Square, 315 Travis, is offering an original menu item for the same price it was 40 years ago...

Piggy’s Kitchen & Bar, 3412 West Lamar, is celebrating National Pig Day with a Pig Roast, complete with beer and whiskey specials and live blues. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and cost is $12 per plate.

...of Texas’s largest cities, with Houston tastemakers including Westin Galleymore of The Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer, and David Keck of Goodnight Charlie’s, 2531 Kuester. Each will create a dish (or...

...Westin Galleymore of The Hay Merchant, 1100 Westheimer, and David Keck of Goodnight Charlie’s, 2531 Kuester. Each will create a dish (or cocktail) reflecting their restaurant concept and incorporating Garrison Brothers...

The Heights will be hosting its annual family-friendly mudbug fest at 411 West 20th , beginning with a parade at 10 a.m. Festival gates open at 10:30 a...

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Tuesday, February 27 East Hampton Sandwich Co. Pop Up at Kirby Ice House The soon-to-open East Hampton Sandwich Co. will be popping up at Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside, on Tuesday, February 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. The popular Dallas...

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